Madison News

Sex offenders on notice on Halloween

In Wisconsin, there are about 5,400 sex offenders on a Halloween "ban" list, which has been in effect for 7 years.

It's put out by the State Department of Corrections. The tally includes around 300 in Dane County.

Grace Roberts, the Director of the D-O-C's Sex Offenders Program says offenders cannot be outside of their homes on Halloween night, they can't wear costumes, put out candy, have Halloween decorations up or their porch lights on.